Title of Position:
Director, Foundation/Philanthropy; Executive Director, Foundation Giving
Reports to:
Vice President, Corporate Responsibility
Primary purpose of the position:
This individual establishes, leads, and manages, a non-profit charitable foundation,
which awards grants annually to a variety of organizations in communities where we do
business. Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial
management, organizational development, staff management, and program operations.
Responsibilities:
 Identify the needs for the delivery of services in the community which provide
opportunities for innovative grant making within the mission of the Foundation;
 Exercise the role of facilitator around community issues, convening relevant
parties, building relationships and new institutional arrangements;
 Initiate ideas and provide policy and procedural information and guidance as
needed by potential grantees;
 Represent the Foundation through public speaking engagements, various
committee participation, and contacts with community groups;
 Oversee compliance with local, state, and federal laws necessary to keep the
Foundation in good standing and maintaining its legal status
 Review requests for grant relevance and appropriateness to Foundation
priorities;
 Review financial condition and management competency of potential grantees to
assure the capability of the organization to meet the objectives and performance
standards of the potential grant;
 Assure the accurate and timely distribution of authorized funds to grantees;
 Develop reporting mechanisms for grant recipients to monitor the achievement of
grant objectives within financial and programmatic guidelines;
 Following consultation with the Grants Committee of the Board, prepare for
Board meeting agenda, a summary of requests for funds being recommended
and analysis papers relevant to requests and provide reports of the progress of
grants;
 In consultation with finance committee, provide for the implementation of financial
systems required for proper administration;
 Assist the Finance Committee in preparing and presenting financial reports to the
Board;
 Prepare annual budget of the Foundation;
 Arrange for ongoing strategic planning with Board Committee to evaluate goals,
objectives, and priorities of the grant making process of the Foundation; and
Internal working relationships:
 Foundation board of directors, Finance committee, public relations, CR team
External working relationships:
 NGOs, local/state/fed officials, press and analysts
Qualifications:
Required
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Ten years' senior management experience in either the not-for-profit or for-profit
environments.
Ability to interact with Senior Management, Board of Directors, & Foundation
Board
Ability to channel and synthesize expectations and needs of multiple
constituencies.
Experience in working with an international community of people and
organizations.
Knowledge of managing funds
Knowledge of government regulations for Foundation
Knowledge of community needs and initiatives
The ability to prioritize and tackle multiple tasks and see the "big picture"
Experience in setting strategic direction and driving it.
Excellent negotiation skills
Conflict resolution skills
Attributes
 Effective at leading and managing highly independent and self-motivated
employees and volunteers.
 A highly regarded professional stature and credibility, coupled with strong
leadership skills.
 Maturity and sound judgment are essential.
 Should have an open and inclusive management style and be comfortable with
working and resolving issues "in a fishbowl."